I am a strategic marketing executive with 26 years of global marketing experience and elite performance DNA — a 2x NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Champion who has transitioned from professional player-coach to team owner. I excel at elevating brand positioning and driving digital strategy, bringing a 'player-coach' mentality to cross-functional leadership. A purposeful sabbatical allowed me to modernize my toolkit with AI and Strategy credentials from Harvard Online, while I stayed operational through interim C-Suite roles and supported my partner’s caregiving for our two young daughters. I’m returning to the corporate landscape in January 2026 with a stabilized home structure and am seeking a freelance marketing role focused on GTM projects. This aligns with my track record launching and leading GTM playbooks for 130+ brands from Dubai to Toronto since 2014. I bring the competitive edge of an athlete and the strategic vision of an owner to see the whole board and deliver measurable results.…

TROY M. KAHLER

I am a strategic marketing executive with 26 years of global marketing experience and elite performance DNA — a 2x NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Champion who has transitioned from professional player-coach to team owner. I excel at elevating brand positioning and driving digital strategy, bringing a 'player-coach' mentality to cross-functional leadership. A purposeful sabbatical allowed me to modernize my toolkit with AI and Strategy credentials from Harvard Online, while I stayed operational through interim C-Suite roles and supported my partner’s caregiving for our two young daughters. I’m returning to the corporate landscape in January 2026 with a stabilized home structure and am seeking a freelance marketing role focused on GTM projects. This aligns with my track record launching and leading GTM playbooks for 130+ brands from Dubai to Toronto since 2014. I bring the competitive edge of an athlete and the strategic vision of an owner to see the whole board and deliver measurable results.…

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I am a strategic marketing executive with 26 years of global marketing experience and elite performance DNA — a 2x NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Champion who has transitioned from professional player-coach to team owner. I excel at elevating brand positioning and driving digital strategy, bringing a ‘player-coach’ mentality to cross-functional leadership.

A purposeful sabbatical allowed me to modernize my toolkit with AI and Strategy credentials from Harvard Online, while I stayed operational through interim C-Suite roles and supported my partner’s caregiving for our two young daughters. I’m returning to the corporate landscape in January 2026 with a stabilized home structure and am seeking a freelance marketing role focused on GTM projects. This aligns with my track record launching and leading GTM playbooks for 130+ brands from Dubai to Toronto since 2014. I bring the competitive edge of an athlete and the strategic vision of an owner to see the whole board and deliver measurable results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder | CEO | Global Marketing Strategist at THE DIGITAL BRAND AGENT
March 1, 2014 - Present
Led a top-tier B2B digital strategy and omni-channel brand marketing agency, managing client portfolios ranging from $1.5M to $135M; increased client value by $15M in two years; executed 40% annual growth in lead generation and secured 10+ client acquisitions each worth $1M+.
Interim CEO | Chief Marketing Officer at SrCareBarrie Inc.
September 1, 2023 - Present
Transformed a home care and staffing agency by leading strategic growth initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, community outreach and fundraising; increased client portfolio value and acquisition rates YoY.
Chief Operating Officer | Chief Marketing Officer at SrCareBarrie Inc.
March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Led omni-channel marketing strategies with a 12-person team; exceeded revenue targets, reduced CAC, and expanded community outreach to support senior hunger programs.
Director of Marketing & Strategy at DENTECH DIRECT INC.
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020
Drove a 40% YoY increase in lead generation, reduced CAC, and expanded market presence; grew gross sales revenue by $1.2M in the first year.
VP of Operations | Head of Marketing at SALESFORCE | Aphidas Solutions – Gold Channel Partner
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2018
Led operations and client management across MENA; achieved 25% annual sales growth and 30% lead increase via omni-channel marketing and Salesforce integration.
Director of Growth & Channel Commercialization at GOOGLE | bfound.io – Certified Consulting Partners
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Expanded company from 3 to 60+ employees; drove 50% client acquisition growth and 20% YoY revenue growth; recognized with Best New Business at the Dubai Startup Awards (2016).
Interim CMO | Business Development Director at ALSAYEGH MEDIA – 360 Integrated Agency
April 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Managed 10 agency divisions and 118 employees; boosted gross revenue by 33% in one year; led Salesforce Sales, Service, and Pardot integrations.
Director of Sales & Marketing at LOCAL MEDIA – UAE
October 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014
Streamlined sales and marketing processes; increased revenue by $1.3M through new client acquisitions; improved sales efficiency by 29%.
Senior Acquisition Sales Manager at DELL CANADA
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012
Led a team of 8; achieved $3.2M in quarterly sales and exceeded targets by 102%; increased lead generation 31% through targeted campaigns.
Account Director | Channel Marketing Manager at Rogers Communications – B2B BlackBerry Solutions
September 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Expanded market share by 25% in Western Canada; managed a $1M quarterly sales pipeline; developed end-to-end pitching process to improve sales operations.
Professional Hockey Player at NHL Organizations (Florida Panthers & New York Rangers)
June 1, 2000 - November 1, 2006
Competitively ranked athlete performing at the highest level; developed teamwork, discipline, and strategic performance under pressure.

Education

Bachelor's in Pre-Law - Minor Business Management & Economics at Lakehead University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Pre-Law/Political Science & Business Administration at University of Maine
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Business Administration at University of Michigan
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Harvard School of Business Online - Certificate of Specialization in Digital Transformation and AI at Harvard Business School Online
January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026
Harvard School of Business Online - Credential of Leadership, Impact, Management In Business at Harvard Business School Online
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Harvard School of Business Online - Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy | AI For Leaders at Harvard Business School Online
June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Harvard School of Business Online – Certificate In Leadership, Ethics & Corporate Accountability at Harvard Business School Online
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
META Business Certified at META
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021
Google Business Workplace Certified at Google
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Salesforce Administrator - 201 | Salesforce Gold Partner Certified at Salesforce
January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2017
Google Adwords Certification | Analytics Individual Qualification | Certified Education at Google
November 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016

Qualifications

Excellence in Leadership Award, Ontario Health Coalition
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Top Digital Agency – Dubai MARCOM Awards
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Outstanding Achievement in Martech, Dubai Chamber of Commerce
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Top 40 Under 40 – Media & Marketing, Dubai Media Council
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Top Media Executive, Dubai Media Council
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare

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